Definitions

behavioral

[bih-heyv-yer-uhl] / bɪˈheɪv yər əl /

ADJECTIVE

concerned with manner of behaving

Synonyms

STRONG

observable

WEAK

detectable developmental discernible evident outward physiological social

Antonyms

WEAK

internal

Example Sentences

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There is a combination of factors at work to explain the shift in gold’s behavioral characteristics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

They’re running systems borrowed from gambling and behavioral psychology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"Given caffeine's popularity, we wanted to explore whether additional factors influence its impact on behavioral control."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The killifish results provide a behavioral perspective on this phenomenon.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

But not before she put in a formal request for me to see a behavioral counselor at the district main offices.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan